Friday, September 21, 2012

National POW/MIA Recognition Day

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By
Terry Orr

(Retired
Vet)

I cannot begin to imagine the pain and suffering people
endure having a love one who is a POW/MIA – especially those from the Vietnam
era – all those years that have gone by and still unable to find closure. At
times I become physically sick – thinking about those spineless, gutless,
un-American politicians and so-called leaders in the government allow this atrocity
to happen and continue on all these years.
In hindsight, it was just the beginning or maybe the continuation of
poor leadership. I am thankful that my
love ones did not have to cope with this during my service to this country.

Observances of National POW/MIA Recognition Day are held
across the country on military installations, ships at sea, state capitols,
schools and veterans' facilities. It is traditionally observed on the third
Friday in September each year. This observance is one of six days throughout
the year that Congress has mandated the flying of the National League of
Families' POW/MIA flag. The others are Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Flag
Day, Independence Day and Veterans Day.

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Prisoners of War and Missing-in-Action (POW/MIA)
personnel has been a mystery for some time – in that after the action has been
completed – why keep them and or information regarding them from their home
country. Yes, that my sound a bit naïve,
but is there any good reason to withhold that information?

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Rolling Thunder has done an excellent job of honoring our
POW/MIA’s and veteran’s – as has other support groups – but in general – most
folks just don’t care from my perspective.
It is a shame and disgrace to our men and women in the past, those
currently severing and those who will continue to answer the call of protecting
America.

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Today is Friday, September 21, 2012 – please take a
moment to remember and remember on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 those who have
fail us and those who show promise of changing the status quo. Thank you!